A preposterous idea
Call it ridiculous, even utterly absurd. Excuse the redundancy, please. Surely such a far-fetched proposal, however, deserves all the adjectives that appear to fit. One might even call it a …
The common denominator of toxic masculinity
Much of the unrest, abuse and misguided leadership so prevalent now in various spheres can be traced to insecure males who are desperate to feel validated. This toxic masculinity — …
Through what lenses do we see?
“Americanized Christianity” is my descriptive term of choice to distinguish this particular nationalized version from other expressions bearing the larger brand. There have been and are so many versions that …
An identity crisis in need of reckoning
Tracing the nearly complete identity fusion of white Americanized evangelicalism and MAGA political ideology requires nothing more than paying attention and being honest about what is seen. Not to beat …
When adults fail children’s Sunday School
In gigantic — like Goliath — numbers, white Americanized Christian adults are failing Sunday School. That is, children’s Sunday School. The primary lessons seemed simple enough, well taught and widely …
Maralene Wesner’s influence continues
Maralene Wesner of Idabel, Okla., died on Tuesday (Jan. 13) at age 90. Her life will be celebrated on Saturday (Jan. 17) at Tom Baptist Church. For 55 years, she …
Sound of silence
Less noise is appreciated more these days than in earlier stages of life. Ballgames are watched with the volume muted. It’s easy to tell what’s happening and one can only …
Hushing up Jesus
When we emphasize what Jesus did not say at the expense of what Jesus did say we are putting words in his mouth. It is a failure of entry level …
